In Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, a violent attack occurred during a peaceful gathering aimed at raising awareness about Israeli hostages in Gaza. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to set people on fire. The incident resulted in injuries to eight people, aged between 52 and 88, including second and third degree burns. The attack was treated by the FBI as a targeted act of terrorism and hate crime. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and taken to the hospital before being booked in jail. He was heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the assault. One victim, an 82-year-old woman, later died from her injuries. The incident drew condemnation from various officials, including calls to treat it as an anti-Semitic act. Separately, in mid-August 2025, a male was found deceased near Boulder Falls, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death, which does not currently appear suspicious. There was also a structure fire reported on August 14, 2025, in Superior, Colorado, near Boulder, where two homes were damaged but no injuries were reported. The most significant recent event in Boulder was the June attack involving incendiary devices at a public event, causing serious injuries and a death, and leading to an FBI terrorism investigation. This event has deeply impacted the community and has ongoing legal and investigative follow-up.
